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Justin Fields landed a $40 million commitment from the New York Jets, but the contract may not bring any guarantees for his role in the future of the franchise.

ESPN's Jets reporter Rich Cimini gleaned insight into that aspect of the Fields deal on Monday. New York plans to have Fields start the 2025 season— but after that, it doesn't sound like anything is promised.

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields have agreed to a two-year contract worth $40 million.

Much like in previous years, all eyes are on the quarterback market. With the Las Vegas Raiders acquiring Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks in a trade, it on

Justin Fields is leaving the Steelers and will sign with the Jets, a league source said. Fields agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, with $30 million guaranteed, to lead the Jets’ offense, the source confirmed Monday.

The New York Jets need a starting quarterback and in Tyrod Taylor, the franchise has an option if all other avenues turn up nothing.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn put veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor firmly on notice during his media availability at the NFL Combine.

The Jets and Fields have agreed to a deal to make him the team’s next quarterback. The contract will pay Fields $40 million over two years, with $30 million guaranteed according to NFL Network which first reported the agreement.

So how will they handle their first big test in free agency? With $51.4 million to spend ( according to Over The Cap) the Jets have the 12th most cap space in the NFL heading into 2025, so they can make some meaningful additions. Here are 10 players we would target if we were running the show.

That year, they went into free agency with journeyman Josh McCown atop the depth chart while holding the sixth pick in the draft. They signed Teddy Bridgewater and made a St. Patrick's Day blockbuster, trading up three spots. They eventually selected Sam Darnold, traded Bridgewater before the season and rolled with Darnold and McCown.